Joanna Yeats a man arrested

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Just been announced "A 32 year old man arrested"

Anything new on this case? Anything in the evening news?

what I think is wrong is the way the press have given his name and a photo and as before are just about convinced that he's the one. He may be, but I still thought this country worked under the innocent until proved guilty arrangement - naive of me I suppose.

If he's not the one, he will, on some level be "the man who was arrested for...."

I knew the boyfriend of someone who went missing, and stayed missing (I met him after the event) and he was forever "so & so's boyfriend when she disappeared" and was deeply traumatised by the whole business and the label that still, many years later hangs around his neck - not all the time admittedly.

I agree, I find it awful that the media are giving names/photos of these men (the older man included) because it puts them on the spot & its hard for the public to forget that they may have had 'something' to do with the whole thing (particularly if no-one is ever caught).

And of course it goes against the 'innocent until proven guilty' idea...

I don't think we need to change the system of press reporting. Once someone is charged then the press have to abide by certain rules of disclosure or risk contempt of court charges. Up to an actual charge they have more freedom. Yes, it's always unfortunate for the people arrested in a high profile case but that's why the police have to be very sure of their ground before they take that step. In this particular case, I get the feeling that the police are passing out more information than normal in a deliberate effort to flush out witnesses. If they really wanted to keep details about the people arrested secret - and there is a precedent for that where revealing information could jeopardise a related investigation - they would have done so.

The police have not said anything other than his age.

The press have worked out the rest through observation and basic on-line research.

There has been a further extension in how long they can hold the current detained suspect - they now have until late today to charge, release (with or without bail) or apply to magistrate for a further period.

But he looks normal, has short neat hair and a sensible profession. So it can't be the right man.
Can he?

I got my ball of wool back from the cat, the papers today were reporting that a woman phoned them in tears and tipped the police off to the man who was arrested, I also read that the police were watching him for some time. I have a feeling that the police officially are saying nothing, and that certain officers are leaking bits to the press, how else do they know?

Possibly searching properties on the site as there was no sign of a break in. But if the police release the names of those brought in for questioning then the media will jump on it even if it means that those then subsquently released and have their name tarnished forever.

UPDATED: Today 21:27
Detectives investigating the death of Joanna Yeates have this evening (Saturday January 22) charged 32 year old Vincent Tabak with her murder.

He will appear at Bristol magistrates court on Monday January 24 2011

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Jones who leads the investigation said: "This evening we have charged Vincent Tabak with the murder of Joanna Yeates.

"I would like to pay tribute to Jo's family and Greg for their assistance and dignity in the most difficult of circumstances. Their support to us has been invaluable.

"I would also like to thank the general public for their help and the information they continue to provide to the investigation, and the residents of Canynge Road for their co-operation and patience."

I hope the CPS think that there is a case to bring to court.

Hopefully this is the start of closure to her family and friends.

"I hope the CPS think that there is a case to bring to court."

Obviosuly they do - otherwise he would not have been charged.

Can anyone explain what happens next, once someone is charged - do they remain in custody until a trial date is set?

I don't really understand the criminal justice system.

Wow! He has been charged, and in court tomorrow!

I imainge the landlord will be taking legal action now for what he went through.

I don't know Evelyn, I hope someone will come along and let us know. I have the papers today, I have not had a chance to even look at the front pages yet, there may be someting in there about it.

It sounds as if the police have found some dna and that they have been watching the man charged with jo's murder, I hope they have the right man this time for everyone's sake.

Bail decisions can be fairly inconsistent, though the Bail Act 1976 has a premise to assume bail unless there are grounds to oppose it. This will be one of them (serious charge, poss. of leaving country or just not answering bail) and he will be reamnded to custody, likely to be HMP Bristol. The maistrate will send the case to Crown Court. MAgs do not have the jurisdiction to deal with murder cases.

Thanks, Pan, that's very helpful.

I really, really hope that they have some solid evidence against the person who did it.

I would be surprised if bail was an option for this man. Would he be safe living his normal life at large?

I imagine he will be far safer on remand.

he looks alot like my ex without glasses and same profession...very geeky.

I'm even more terrified now of ex:( he tried to pop my front door open and pulled letterbox off on Friday:(

But Police can't do anything until they have evidence...that is exactly what I am worried about!

Poor Jo's family hope they get answers soon:(